Tiverton bank robbed by man who claimed to have gun

The surveillance pictures of the bank robbery Saturday show a crime so quiet people just a few feet away fail to notice.

Detectives released surveillance photos of a young man robbing the Bank of Newport, 614 Main Road, on Saturday at 9 a.m.

By Kevin P. O’Connor

The Herald News, Fall River, MA

By Kevin P. O’Connor

Posted Aug. 19, 2013 at 12:01 AM
Updated Aug 19, 2013 at 7:14 PM

By Kevin P. O’Connor

Posted Aug. 19, 2013 at 12:01 AM
Updated Aug 19, 2013 at 7:14 PM

TIVERTON

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The surveillance pictures of the bank robbery Saturday show a crime so quiet people just a few feet away fail to notice.

Detectives released surveillance photos of a young man robbing the Bank of Newport, 614 Main Road, on Saturday at 9 a.m.

The pictures show the man handing the teller a note and waiting for cash, police alleged. The note stated the man had a gun and demanded money, police said.

The man left the bank with a handful of cash. No one was harmed in the robbery, police reported.

“This is a good photo that clearly shows the man’s face,” said Police Capt. Patrick Jones. “We are asking people, if they know the suspect, call it in.

“We are advising that, if anyone sees this man, don’t approach him. Call 911. He threatened the teller and said he had a gun.”

No weapon was shown in the robbery, police report.

The surveillance picture shows the robber at the teller’s window, passing a note. Behind him two customers wait in line, one looking in another direction, a second reviewing his paperwork. Other customers can be seen walking through the bank lobby.

The robber is described as a white male in his 20s, about 5 feet, 6 inches tall, with short dark hair. He had facial hair on his chin and was wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt and dark pants on Saturday, police report.

Anyone who recognizes the man is asked to call the Tiverton Police at 401-625-6717. Detectives Jason Dunlea and Lt. Michael Carr are the lead investigators in the case, Jones said.

Detectives are also reviewing surveillance videos from nearby businesses to see if they can spot the robber leaving the area.